Funky Fridas - Executive Chef

We are looking for a highly experienced and creative Executive Chef to join our fast-paced and growing restaurant. You must have proven success in the kitchen as a confident, effective, and efficient leader who is able to motivate and work collaboratively with kitchen staff. You will be responsible for meeting food and labor cost targets for the kitchen.

You will create and document new menu items, manage and direct all kitchen staff, maintain quality control, and manage inventory and purchasing.

Executive Chef Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate and direct all food preparation, from prep through service

Monitor the quality of all food and beverages

Track, record, and maintain inventory stock including foods, beverages, and kitchen supplies

Delegate daily tasks to sous chef and other kitchen staff; manage their progress throughout the day

Oversee entire kitchen staff activity and ensure efficient work

Order and arrange pickup or delivery of foods for the week

Oversee repairs of kitchen appliances

Direct and design and plating/presentation techniques for all dishes

Hire and train new kitchen staff

Work efficiently to resolve any problems that arise in the kitchen

Research and implement new culinary trends

Maintain a clean kitchen and abide by all state food safety and sanitation laws